Academic Programs

Ranked amongst the highest in student achievement, York Region District School Board is Canada’s fastest growing publicly funded school board and the third largest school board in Ontario.The York Region District School Board serves diverse urban and rural communities north of the City of Toronto. It is an excellent, highly developed and fully accredited public education system. Full-time programs are available for students in Grade 1 to Grade 12, ranging in age from 6 to 18. Immersed in the Canadian school system students can study at the elementary or secondary school level.

Secondary Education

Secondary school is considered to be Grade 9 - 12 (age 14 - 18). One credit is granted for the successful completion of a secondary school course of a minimum of 110 hours of instruction. To graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a student must complete 18 compulsory credits, 12 elective credits, 40 hours of community service and pass the provincial secondary school literacy test.

A school year is divided into two semesters with a student studying either three or four courses each semester. Secondary students can attend high school while preparing for post-secondary attendance at either Canadian College or University. Two academic streams are available. More information can be obtained by contacting our office.

Fees (effective July 1, 2013)

Application Fee	$      250.00
Tuition	$ 13,750.00
Medical Insurance (12 months / 13 months)	$      450.00 / $ 493.40
*Homestay Application Fee	$      300.00
Homestay Security Deposit (refundable)	$      500.00
Accommodation (10 month)	$ 11,550.00
*Custodianship - School Year	$   1,500.00
Airport Transfer (one-way)	$      150.00
	Canadian Funds
*Homestay is available ONLY to students who assign YRDSB as custodian and are age 12 to 17. Custodianship is available to students age 12 to 17.

Registration Process:

NOTE: Intake and registration dates for each semester:

Semester	Intake Start Date	Registration Deadline Date
September 2013	January 2, 2013	May 31, 2013
February 2014	August 1, 2013	November 30, 2013

• Review the application-related documents listed on the side banner.

• Submit the completed application, all applicable fees, immunization form and 2 years transcripts to the Admission Officer, International Education Services.
  

• Once accepted, the acceptance letter and receipt are issued and forwarded to you or your representative agency.

• Apply to the Canadian Embassy in your home country for a Study Permit. The acceptance letter should be attached to your application and submitted to the Canadian Embassy as proof of acceptance to an educational institution in Canada

• Once approved by Immigration, make arrangements to travel to Canada. New secondary students should plan to arrive prior to the start of the Orientation Program which begins two weeks prior to the start of the semester (August for September school start, January for February school start).

If you have questions or concerns, contact the Admissions Officer by email at admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or telephone the number indicated in our staff directory.